Eric Lewald is a highly accomplished television developer, showrunner, and head-writer, responsible for creating and overseeing the production of an impressive twelve successful television series.
Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Eric spent his formative years in Northfield, Minnesota, and Knoxville, Tennessee, where his father, H. Ernest Lewald, held a professorship in Romance Languages at the local university. Eric's educational background is marked by academic excellence, as he graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Tennessee's prestigious College Scholar's Program, earning a degree in Cinema Studies.
Eric's professional journey began as a staff writer at esteemed animation studios Hanna-Barbera Productions and Disney TV Animation. Throughout his career, he has held leadership positions, running or co-running a total of thirteen television series, while also contributing to numerous other projects. Eric's expertise in development, writing supervision, and original story creation played a significant role in the phenomenal success of "X-Men: The Animated Series" (1992-1996),which holds the distinction of being the most successful animated series of its time. Additionally, Eric has authored two books delving into the making of "X-Men: TAS," offering a unique insight into the creative process behind this beloved animated series.